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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · PENNSYLVANIA · 2ND DISTRICT · DEMOCRATSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · PA-2 · DEM
Brendan F. Boyle
Brendan F. Boyle has represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House since 2015. Ranking member of the House Budget Committee.
Before entering Congress in 2015, Boyle served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Boyle earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame in 1999 and a Master of Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2005. Boyle served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives before entering the U.S. House in 2015. Boyle represented Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district from 2015 to 2019 and the 2nd congressional district beginning in 2019.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- In House
- Since 2015
- Age
- 49
- Committees
- 2 · 1 ranking
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2015
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 49
Photo: Official portrait, Image courtesy of the Member / Congress.gov
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Brendan F. Boyle at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 1 PT IN 30 DAYS+24
▲ 181 GOOD LOOK292 VOTES111 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 17 STORIES
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NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSA Debt Ceiling Fight Looms in 2027. Could a Democratic Congress Make it… TIME · Sep 23STATED POSITIONS
2026 PA U.S. House district 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Brendan F. Boyle’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 96%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 28 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 98%
- ▎ DEM MEDIAN 99%
- 1 point below the median House Democrat.
- Bipartisan bills
- 18%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 6%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 1 of 17 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 01Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027NAY
JUL 21Main Street Capital Access ActYEA
JUN 29KIDS ActNAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSBrendan F. Boyle’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NOT VOTING | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Brendan F. Boyle in the 119th Congress
17Sponsored
1Out of cmte
1Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored17
Out of committee1
Passed House1
Became law0
Plus 322 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Brendan F. Boyle’s committee assignments
Brendan F. Boyle’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2008 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Pennsylvania House of Representatives 2008–14U.S. House · PA-2/13 2015–
LEADERSHIPRanking, Budget 2025–
- 2025 – NOWRanking, Budget
- 2015 – NOWU.S. House · PA-2/13
- 2008 – 14Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- BORN
- February 6, 1977 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- OCCUPATION
- Business consultant
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Notre Dame, 1999 · Master of Public Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, 2005
2026 election: Pennsylvania’s 2nd District
NEXT ELECTION · PA-2
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST D+42.9ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · PA-271.5%
2022U.S. House · PA-275.7%
2020U.S. House · PA-272.5%
2018U.S. House · PA-279.0%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 PA-2 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 PA U.S. House district 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Brendan F. Boyle’s stated positions and sources
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Brendan F. Boyle’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $2.5M
- CASH ON HAND
- $5.6M
- SPENT
- $730K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $495K · 33.8%
- PACs
- $971K · 66.2%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $124K
- Earmarked gifts · 109 donors
- $114K
- From the PAC itself
- $10K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $363K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Panar, MannyNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Mansour, TarekKalshi · CEO$7K
Bekenstein, AnitaNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Bekenstein, JoshuaNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Kelleher, DavidDavid Auto Group · AUTOMOBILE DEALER$7K
Gola, DavidGi Holdings · ACCOUNTANT$7K
Petry, JohnSessa Capital · FINANCE$7K
Walters, CleliaCharterhouse LLC · FOUNDER$7K
Williams, ConstanceNot Employed · RETIRED$7K
Ericksen, Julia ANot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $95
- OPPOSING
- $0
Api Pa Votes$95 / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$363K
Transfers$305K
Administrative$27K
Fundraising$26K
Travel$21K
How to contact Brendan F. Boyle
WASHINGTON, D.C.
1502 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-3802(202) 225-6111Call (202) 225-6111PHILADELPHIA
5675 N. Front St., Suite 180Philadelphia, PA 19120(267) 335-56438:30am-4:30pm, M-FCall (267) 335-5643PHILADELPHIA
8572 Bustleton Ave.Philadelphia, PA 19152(215) 335-33558:30am-4:30pm, M-FCall (215) 335-3355PHILADELPHIA
1318 West Girard AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19123(215) 982-11568:30am-4:30pm, M-FCall (215) 982-1156ONLINE
Websiteboyle.house.gov
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philly's Brendan Boyle announces bill to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution.
Boyle announced plans for a federal commission to organize Philadelphia’s 2037 Constitution anniversary celebration.
Education▲ 3 · ▼ 1
USA Today
Congress comes back to Philly for special session at Independence Hall
Boyle organized the bipartisan session at Independence Hall and said he hoped it would bring members together.
Congress78%
KTVZ
Actor who played Dwight on 'The Office' promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill
Boyle co-led the Capitol Hill event and spoke about unity and the country’s next 250 years.
Civil rights89%
NBC10 Philadelphia
New ruling says no changes can be made to slavery exhibit at President's House
Congressman Brendan Boyle introduced the Protecting American History Act to prevent what he characterized as the censorship of U.S. history.
Criminal justice71%
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A Debt Ceiling Fight Looms in 2027. Could a Democratic Congress Make it the Last One?
Boyle says he will oppose another temporary debt-limit increase and is pushing a reform that would reduce the risk of future standoffs.
Budget54%
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Funding was cut to life-saving medical research programs in Philly. Rep. Brendan Boyle demands to know why.
Boyle asked federal agencies to explain the grant cancellations and urged the administration to reverse the cuts.
Health care50%
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GOP, Fox News Playing Fetterman "Like a Fiddle," Says Democratic Congressman
Boyle said McCormick and Fox News were “playing” Fetterman amid speculation about a possible party switch.
Elections▲ 2 · ▼ 1
WHYY
How Washington's foreign policy impacts Philly's standing in the world
Boyle warned at a Philadelphia gathering that U.S. policy and aid cuts could damage international cooperation and public health.
Foreign policy53%
The Daily Caller
Democrats Neutered By Trump-Hating Base Can't Even Bring Themselves To Praise World Cup Success
Boyle praised the tournament’s success while saying politics should be kept out of the event.
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